Photo: The Source
It’s that time again ladies and gentlemen. The BET Awards nominations are in, and the show will premiere on June 25th. Beyoncé is in the lead with seven nominations followed by Bruno Mars, then Migos. The winners will be selected by BET’s Voting Academy, which consists of fans and entertainment professionals.
Check out the nominations below.
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
Beyoncé
Kehlani
Mary J. Blige
Rihanna
Solange
Photo: The Tab
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
Bruno Mars
Chris Brown
The Weeknd
Trey Songz
Usher
Photo: PP.com
Best Group
2 Chainz & Lil Wayne
A Tribe Called Quest
Fat Joe & Remy Ma
Migos
Rae Sremmurd
Photo: The Source
Best Collaboration
Beyoncé Ft. Kendrick Lamar X Freedom
Chance The Rapper Ft. 2 Chainz & Lil Wayne X No Problem
Chris Brown Ft. Gucci Mane & Usher X Party
Dj Khaled Ft. Beyoncé & Jay Z X Shining
Migos Ft. Lil Uzi Vert X Bad & Boujee
Rae Sremmurd Ft. Gucci Mane X Black Beatles
Photo: DJ Booth
Best Male Hip-Hop Artist
Big Sean
Chance The Rapper
Drake
Future
J. Cole
Kendrick Lamar
Photo: The Fader
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
Cardi B
Missy Elliott
Nicki Minaj
Remy Ma
Young M.A.
Photo: BJ Booth
Video of the Year
Beyoncé X Sorry
Big Sean X Bounce Back
Bruno Mars -X 24K Magic
Migos Ft. Lil Uzi Vert X Bad & Boujee
Solange X Cranes In The Sky
Photo: YouTube
Video Director of the Year
Benny Boom X Kehlani “Crzy”
Bruno Mars & Jonathan Lia X Bruno Mars “That’s What I Like”
Director X X Zayn Malik “Like I Would”
Hype Williams X Tyga “Gucci Snakes Ft. Desiigner”
Kahlil Joseph & Beyoncé Knowles-Carter X Beyoncé “Sorry”
Photo: XXL
Best New Artist
21 Savage
Cardi B
Chance The Rapper
Khalid
Young M.A.
Photo: HipHopDx
Album of the Year
24k Magic X Bruno Mars
4 Your Eyez Only X J. Cole
A Seat At The Table X Solange
Coloring Book X Chance The Rapper
Lemonade X Beyoncé
Photo: Billboard
Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
Cece Winans X Never Have To Be Alone
Fantasia Ft. Tye Tribbett X I Made It
Kirk Franklin Ft. Sarah Reeves, Tasha Cobbs & Tamela Mann X My World Needs You
Lecrae X Cab’t Stop Me Now (Destination)
Tamela Mann X God Provides
Photo: YouTube
Best Actress
Gabrielle Union
Issa Rae
Janelle Monae
Taraji P. Henson
Viola Davis
Photo: NYMag
Best Actor
Bryshere Y. Gray
Denzel Washington
Donald Glover
Mahershala Ali
Omari Hardwick
Photo: Verge Campus
YoungStars Award
Ace Hunter
Caleb McLaughlin
Jaden Smith
Marsai Martin
Yara Shahidi
Photo: YouTube
Best Movie
Fences
Get Out
Hidden Figures
Moonlight
The Birth Of A Nation
Photo: The NPC Collective
Sportswoman of the Year Award
Gabby Douglas
Serena Williams
Simone Biles
Skylar Diggins
Venus Williams
Photo: NBC Olympics
Sportsman of the Year Award
Cam Newton
Lebron James
Odell Beckham JR.
Russell Westbrook
Stephen Curry
Photo: The Urban Twist
Centric Award
Fantasia X Sleeping With The One I Love
Kehlani X Distraction
Mary J. Blige X Thick Of It
Solange X Cranes In The Sky
Syd X All About Me
Yuna X Crush Ft. Usher
Photo: NYMag
Coca-Cola Viewers’ Choice Award
Beyoncé X Sorry
Bruno Mars X 24K Magic
Drake X Fake Love
Migos Ft. Lil Uzi Vert X Bad & Boujee
Rae Sremmurd Ft. Gucci Mane X Black Beatles
The Weeknd Ft. Daft Punk X StarBoy
Photo: UKmix.org
Best International Act: Europe
Booba (France)
MHD (France)
Craig David (UK)
Emeli Sande (UK)
Giggs (UK)
Skepta (UK)
Stomzy (UK)
Wiley (UK)
Photo: Daily Express
Best International Act: Africa
AKA (South Africa)
Babes Wodumo (South Africa)
Davido (Nigeria)
Nasty C (South Africa)
Stonebwoy (Ghana)
Tekno(Nigeria)
Wizkid (Nigeria)
Mr Eazi (Nigeria)
Photo: The African Hip Hop Blog
